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The world's 20 best airlines for 2026 have been announced – with only six in Europe

There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East

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Middle-east-bound flight descends into terror as two passengers go from agitated to ‘headbutting’ and threats of a gun: ‘Terrifying and disgraceful’

They had to be restrained for six hours.

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Two men detained after altercation on flight to Doha

Local authorities in Doha have detained two men involved in an altercation on a flight from Melbourne on Friday.

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Behind the scenes at Qatar Airways: Passenger numbers recover as carrier expands routes and fleet

During a tour of Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways’ CEO and management discussed the airline’s recovery from regional disruption while preparing for the winter season, new aircraft and next generation of Qsuites.

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Parents planned 5-month US stay, allowed only 2 months as father has job in India: NRI shares entry experience, seeks advice

An NRI's parents faced reduced US stay despite a five-month return ticket. Immigration officers questioned their extended visit and job status in India. They were issued an I-94 allowing only two months of legal stay. Social media users advised that overstaying could lead to future entry issues. The parents must…

The Economic Times

List of 30 airlines still flying in Russian airspace

Most major Western carriers have already suspended operations over Russia

The Independent UK

'One install, and the phone is no longer yours' — NordVPN warns of fake Ryanair, Emirates, Qatar Airways apps used to spread malware

NordVPN urges caution online over a banking Trojan masquerading as more than 65 reputable brands. Here’s how to protect your phone.

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Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Air traffic controllers and flight crews will be interviewed after a fourth near miss between planes on a runway at Sydney Airport in less than a month.

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Afternoon Update: Sydney airport chaos; ‘body’ in suitcase actually lifelike doll; and a breakfast of champions

Transport minister says improved airport staff rostering will be in place from next month after near miss and ‘unacceptable’ delays

The Guardian - AU

Two workers temporarily stood down after near-collision at Sydney airport

Transport minister says improved staff rostering will be in place from next month after ‘unacceptable’ delays and incident involving Qatar Airways and Jetstar planes

The Guardian - AU

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

Systematically failing to recruit enough air traffic controllers to cover for sickness and fatigue is being blamed as the leading cause of airport incidents.

AAP

Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes in near-miss collision at Sydney airport

Officials says both aircraft stopped abruptly and a cabin crew member aboard the A320 was injured

The Independent UK

Jetstar and Qatar Airways near collision at Sydney Airport under investigation by Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Safety regulators are investigating a near collision between two passenger aircraft at Sydney Airport. A Jetstar pilot braked suddenly, avoiding a Qatar Airways jet under tow. One Jetstar cabin crew member sustained injuries during the abrupt stop. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident. Flights at Sydney…

The Economic Times

‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss

Planes narrowly avoid collision on tarmac with Jetstar A320 forced to ‘brake firmly’ as Qatar Boeing 777 towed into its path

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Teen ‘assisting police with their inquiries’ over Manchester Airport hoax

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Boy, 14, identified by police after hoax threat made to Qatar Airways flight – prompting MoD to scramble RAF Typhoons

The teen is ‘assisting officers with their inquiries’, Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Saturday

The Economic Times

AAIB flags air traffic controllers' procedural lapses in airprox incident; suggests measures to AAI

An airprox incident involving two Boeing 777 aircraft occurred in Indian airspace on March 24, 2024. The probe agency recommended Airports Authority of India improve controller watch briefings. Procedural lapses and over-reliance on automated systems contributed to the serious incident. The agency also stressed sensitizing controllers about safety-critical Standard Operating…

The Economic Times

Qatar Airways denied boarding to family's two children, including a 10-month-old infant, despite issuing boarding passes; court orders Rs 10 lakh compensation

A Kerala consumer commission found Qatar Airways guilty of service deficiency. The airline denied boarding to two children on a family's return journey. This occurred despite verified travel documents and issued boarding passes for all. The commission ordered the airline to pay ten lakh rupees compensation. The family suffered significant…

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Euronews

The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with the Iran war

The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.

Euronews

Two cities, one trip: All the airline stopover programmes you need to know about

From free domestic flights on Malaysia Airlines to complimentary hotel stays with Etihad Airways, these carriers are giving you a good reason to extend your layover.

The Independent UK

Qatar Airways launches ‘Fast Pass’ – everything you need to know about facial recognition system

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The Independent UK

This airline is now allowing passengers to use their faces as a boarding pass

The new technology could be expanded for passengers travelling with other airlines from Doha

Euronews

No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s international airport

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha.

TechRadar

I watched the World Cup at 35,000ft on Virgin Atlantic's new Starlink Wi-Fi — and its 120Mbps speeds were finally good enough live sport

Virgin Atlantic is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity on select A350 planes — I used it to stream the World Cup live and it passed the test, even if niggles remain.

The Canberra Times

Qatar Airways tries again to return to Canberra

Airline to resume flights nearly a year after post-COVID return.

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